Yet today’s announcement means one more year of Xbox on the pitch for the club. Sounders GM Adrian Hanauer said that Xbox is the “perfect partner” for his organization and is looking forward to continuing a relationship with Microsoft.

You’d imagine Microsoft would want to slap “Xbox One” on the front of the jerseys for the 2014 season with the next-gen console set to hit shelves this November. We’ve reached out to the team and will update as we find out more.

Taylor Soper is a GeekWire staff reporter who covers a wide variety of tech assignments, including emerging startups in Seattle and Portland, the sharing economy and the intersection of technology and sports. Follow him @taylor_soper and email taylor@geekwire.com.